Fundamentals Of Software Architecture - A Developer'S Guide

Learn software architecture principles, patterns, and practices to transition from developer to architect.

What you'll learn

Learn how to transition from a developer to a software architect, mastering the key skills and responsibilities of the architect role.

Understand various software architectural patterns and when to use them, including monolithic, microservices, event-driven, and serverless architectures.

Discover how to align technical decisions with business goals, ensuring that software architectures support both scalability and maintainability.

Apply architecture principles to real-world scenarios, covering data flow, communication styles, and integration of software components into complete systems.

Requirements

Willingness to dive deep into software architecture concepts and patterns.

Experience in software development and designing systems.

Understanding of coding practices and system design principles.

Description

"Fundamentals of Software Architecture - A Developer's Guide" is designed for experienced software developers who are eager to transition into the role of a software architect. This course will provide you with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed to understand, design, and implement modern software architecture.We will start by exploring the key differences between a developer and an architect, focusing on the mindset shift required to think at a system-wide level. You'll learn about various architectural styles, including monolithic, layered, microservices, event-driven, and serverless architectures. We’ll cover the trade-offs involved in selecting the right pattern, helping you make informed decisions that best suit your system’s needs.In addition, you will dive into core architecture principles such as component decomposition, communication styles (synchronous vs. asynchronous), data models, and database strategies. We’ll also explore how a software architect balances technical decisions with business goals, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and maintainability across the system.The course concludes with a hands-on real-world project, giving you the opportunity to see how architecture principles are applied in practice. You’ll bridge the gap between theory and application, learning how to define software components, structure communication, and design a complete architecture from the ground up.By the end of the course, you’ll have gained the skills and confidence to take on the challenges of modern software architecture and become a trusted leader in your organization.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Evolving from Developer to Architect

Lecture 2 Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 3 Evolving Skill Sets and Mindsets

Lecture 4 Decision-Making, Stakeholders, and Challenges

Section 3: It's All About Patterns

Lecture 5 Introduction of a Software Architect Mindset

Lecture 6 Overview of Architectural Patterns

Lecture 7 Trade-offs in Choosing a Software Pattern

Section 4: The Roles of a Software Architect

Lecture 8 Understanding Business Domains and Stakeholders

Lecture 9 Defining the Solution Architecture

Lecture 10 Balancing Constraints and Making Trade-offs

Lecture 11 Working Across Project Layers

Section 5: Deep Dive into Architectural Styles

Lecture 12 Monolithic Architecture

Lecture 13 Layered Architecture

Lecture 14 Microservices Architecture

Lecture 15 Micro Frontend Architecture

Lecture 16 Event-Driven Architecture

Lecture 17 Serverless Architecture

Section 6: Architecture Characteristics

Lecture 18 Architectural Components, Decomposition, and Building Blocks

Lecture 19 Communication Styles: Synchronous vs. Asynchronous

Lecture 20 Data and Database Models

Lecture 21 Functional and Non-Functional Requirements

Lecture 22 APIs and Integration

Section 7: Bridging Business and Architecture

Lecture 23 Understanding the Business Domain and Event Storming

Lecture 24 Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Lecture 25 Strategic Design in DDD: Bounded Contexts and Context Mapping

Lecture 26 Component Discovery and Decomposition

Lecture 27 The C4 Model for Visualizing Architecture

Lecture 28 Tech Stack Alignment with Business Goals

Lecture 29 From Business Goals to Architecture: Bridging the Gap

Section 8: Real-World Application of Software Architecture Principles

Lecture 30 Introduction

Lecture 31 Understanding the Business Context and Requirements

Lecture 32 Mapping Business Requirements to Domain Functionality

Lecture 33 Component Discovery and Defining Software Boundaries

Lecture 34 Exploring Trade-offs in Architectural Decisions

Lecture 35 Designing Communication and Data Flow

Lecture 36 Defining Databases and Data Storage Strategy

Lecture 37 Integrating Components into a Complete Software Architecture

Section 9: Conclusion

Lecture 38 Conclusion

Software developers aiming to transition into a software architect role.,Developers seeking to enhance their knowledge of software architecture patterns.,Engineers looking to align technical decisions with business goals and scalability needs.,Professionals ready to apply architectural principles to real-world software systems.